The House and the Senate continue to be at odds over funding for two cultural destinations in Tampa’s Ybor City, according to the latest budget offer from the House.

The latest offer follows a previous one from the Senate on Tuesday. The House has increased its funding proposal for external renovations to the Cuban Club, from $125,000 to $250,000, which matches the request from Republican Rep. Susan Valdés . However, the Senate has not included any funding in its proposed budget for the project, leaving differences to be still worked out, likely by budget chiefs.

Funding for exterior renovations would cover work on the building’s main electrical panel, as well as repairs and other improvements to the pool, bathrooms and outdoor facilities, including transforming tennis courts t

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